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Senate roll call 71 · 56th Congress · May 21, 1900

To table the Senate resolution granting the privilege of the floor to the three commissioners of the orange free state and the south african republic. (p.5783-

On May 21, 1900, the Senate voted 36–21. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–2, Democrats 4–16, Others 2–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 56th Congress (1899–1900), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

36

No

21

Did not vote

32

Date

May 21, 1900

From Voteview roll call records.